During this week, the Philatinos.com virtual radio station, originated in South Philly, announced the news: the Puebla Carnival - which the Mexican community of Philadelphia celebrates every Cinco de Mayo for the past 10 years - will not take place this year.

This year the carnival included the participation of mayoral candidate Nelson Diaz and City Council candidate Tom Wyatt. Both took the stage to address the Mexican community and reminded them to vote on May 19.